Are you going to buy a virtual reality headset? Seriously. Are you? I’m not the only one who wants to know. The VR industry is having an awkward moment. Though headset makers have spent years and billions of dollars promising world-changing technology, relatively few of us have actually lined up to buy them. That sales …
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If you’re a Windows PC user looking for a new browser for your iOS or Android device, you might give the new mobile version of Microsoft‘s Edge browser a try. Available today in preview for Windows Insiders — enroll here — the new version of Edge promises some quality of life benefits if you also use Edge on your PC. Among the …
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In Windows 10 ($144 at Amazon), settings and controls are divided between the Settings menu and the traditional Control Panel. Some settings — including touchscreen-specific settings and Windows Update — are found only in the Settings menu, while others, such as the Device Manager, are still mostly accessed through the Control Panel. It is, to be sure, a needlessly confusing …
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A new Star Trek crew takes to space on Sept. 24 when the premiere episode of “Star Trek: Discovery” launches. For the first time, a Star Trek show won’t make its home on broadcast television, but rather through subscription streaming video services, including CBS All Access in the US and Netflix internationally. (Disclosure: CBS is CNET’s parent company.) Release …
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Computer-optimization software is supposed to keep your computer running smoothly. Well, in this case, maybe not so much. Monday, the company that makes CCleaner, Avast’s Piriform, announced that its free software was infected with malware. If you use CCleaner, here’s what you need to know. What does the malware do? It gathers information like your IP address, computer name, a …
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Smile! Apple just introduced a facial recognition system for its latest marquee phone. The arrival of facial recognition on the new iPhone X signals a shift in how Apple fans can get access to their devices. Rather than tap your finger on the home button (which is gone), you simply look at the phone to get out of the lock …
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At its IFA keynote, Microsoft has announced the Fall Creators Update for Windows 10 will start rolling out on October 17. The free update, originally announced in May, will include improved support for mixed reality and virtual reality devices, a new photo app and many tweaks to the overall design and usability of Windows 10. The keynote and accompanying blog post, …
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Do you feel you spend too much time searching for things on your PC and not enough time actually doing things? If so, this handful of tips can help you do more and search less. Know your filters When you use the search box in the taskbar — either by typing in your search query or asking Cortana — you …
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Now playing: Watch this: Tips for better browsing with Microsoft Edge 1:46 In an attempt to lure you away from Chrome, Microsoft has improved its Edge browser. If you set Edge up the right way and learn how to use some of its better features, then you might just ditch Google to begin browsing with Microsoft. Choose your search engine …
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No, it’s not the only glowing cube PC you can buy. But it might be the only one that will attempt to absorb your humanity into its cybernetic collective mind. This is the Borg Cube, an officially licenced Star Trek computer with a rather distinct chassis. And it’s not just about the looks: This PC seems remarkably small considering the …
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